Assistant Management Accountant - FTC

Carnell Support Services; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in Penkridge is seeking a motivated individual to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager in producing monthly management accounts, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with finance projects. Applicants should have AAT Level 3 and previous purchase ledger experience, alongside strong organisational and communication skills. A range of benefits is offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Access to discounts at 900+ retailers

Qualifications

• Proficient in general IT systems.
• Ambition to progress to AAT Level 4, CIMA, or ACCA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Post month-end journals and invoices.
• Maintain fixed asset and stock registers.
• Produce month-end spend reports.
• Support weekly payment runs and cover invoice processing.
• Submit cashflow reports and assist with budgets.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confident and proactive approach

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Previous purchase ledger experience

CIS/DRC knowledge

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Who We Are

We're a leading civil engineering company specialising in highways infrastructure. From high-speed roads to local improvements, we deliver safe, efficient, and community-minded projects across the UK.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will support the Finance Manager in producing monthly management accounts, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with ad-hoc finance projects across the Carnell Group.

What You\'ll Do

• Prepare accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Post month-end journals and invoices for Carnell Support Services.
• Maintain fixed asset and stock registers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Produce month-end spend reports and analyse overhead variances.
• Support weekly payment runs and cover invoice processing when needed.
• Submit cashflow reports, assist with budgets, audits, and statutory accounts.
• Document finance processes and suggest improvements to systems and controls.
• Assist with finance system updates and ad-hoc projects across the Carnell Group.

What We Are Looking For

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and proactive approach to work.
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines consistently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and comfortable with general IT systems.
• Previous purchase ledger experience required.
• CIS/DRC knowledge desirable.
• AAT Level 3 qualified, with the ambition to progress to AAT Level 4, CIMA, or ACCA.

At Carnell we value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

What You\'ll Get

• Generous holiday allowance to help you recharge
• Pension scheme to support your future
• Private medical insurance for peace of mind
• Group income protection & death in service benefit
• Access to Carnell Rewards - discounts at 900+ retailers

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application or interview process — such as accessibility support or information in an alternative format — please let us know as early as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements.

Carnell are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company; they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.